"This event marks the revival of a centuries old cultural heritage. The Sharda script takes us back to our ancient history and roots", Vohra said releasing the Primer here last evening.
The publication was a welcome step towards the revival of the ancient Sharda script which is a mother of many languages, he said.
The Governor also suggested the setting up of a centre at Jammu for the collection, consolidation, classification and translation of literature in Sharda script, besides research projects for the revival and promotion of this language.
"If a small pocket of land becomes available ways and means will be found for supporting the construction of the building," he added.
Congratulating the Sansthan's chairman Pundit Omkar Nath Shastri for brining out the first part of 'Sharda Gyan', the Governor announced a support of Rs 70,000 for publication of the second part of this Primer, an official spokesman said today.
This amount is based on the Primer (Part I) being priced at Rs 70 per copy, he said.
Congratulating the Sansthan for bringing out 'Sharda Gyan', National Conference MLC Vijay Bakaya said the upcoming generation should be made aware of this language.
Former Legislator Bhushan Lal Bhat appreciated the efforts of the Sansthan for its initiatives to promote the cultural heritage of the Kashmiri Pandit community.
In his welcome address, Omkar Nath Shastri spoke on the history and evolution of Sharda script and the aim and objective of bringing out 'Sharda Gyan'.
